“To protect patients’ privacy and adhere to federal law, compliance professionals must understand what online patient data is being tracked and used by their organization’s website, social media pages, and payment portals.”
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“We’re continually being asked for advice to help our healthcare leaders. Essentially, we are acting as a customer service representative. For that reason, if you want to improve the culture of compliance and get those leaders’ buy-in, then make sure you’re delivering great service when consulting to them.”
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A “reframe, regroup, refocus” approach enables compliance teams to work with other departments to provide excellent patient-centered care.
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“Privacy can make or break an organization. For healthcare systems in particular, it’s essential to lock down data … there are two sides to privacy: the positive benefit side and penalty side ….” – Jerry Shafran, CEO and Founder of YouCompli
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Healthcare risk assessments are essential for patient safety and compliance. By understanding the why, what, who, and when of risk assessments, healthcare organizations ensure high-quality care in a safe environment. In this article, Sharon Parsley discusses risk assessment from a “why, what who, and when” perspective. She also looks at ways that you, as an effective compliance officer, can lead this process with your colleagues.
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The recent surge in healthcare fraud has prompted heightened enforcement of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). Government agencies are cracking down on illegal financial arrangements that jeopardize patient care. This article explores the significance of AKS enforcement, the impact on healthcare providers, and strategies for compliance in an evolving regulatory landscape.
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Compliance must build relationships with these healthcare functions – Legal, Internal Audit, Human Resources and Quality. Here are suggestions on how to effectively build relationships and collaborate with them to help achieve their goals.
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The tips below explore how you can convince leaders that a strong compliance culture adds value to the organization. These best practices can help you establish a healthy compliance culture with effective training and measurement and, in turn, enable your organization to better manage and control risk.
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Healthcare organizations should benchmark the DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) guidance (March 2023) to assess their compliance program.
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